Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia in reaction to the earthquake in Italy

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia in reaction to the earthquake in Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expresses its sorrow over the powerful earthquake that hit central Italy, the epicenter being at Ascoli, Amatrice, Accumoli and Rietti, in the vicinity of Perugia, and left several people dead and many others - wounded.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia conveys its condolences to the families of the disaster victims, as well as to the Italian government and people.

No Georgian citizens are among the dead and wounded after the earthquake, according to the latest reports.

The Embassy of Georgia to Italy remains in contact with the local authorities and in case of necessity will make a further statement.

Georgian citizens staying in Italy can call the hotline of the Georgian embassy to Italy at: +39 333 887 91 23, or the hotline of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia at: +995 32 294 50 50 (during normal office hours: 09:00 to 18:00); +995 577 98 40 20 (after 18:00 on working days and at weekends around the clock).